Argentinas

Argentina’s former playboy President Carlos Menem dies aged 90

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Argentina’s former playboy President Carlos Menem, who served two terms between 1989 and 1999, has died aged 90.  Current Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez confirmed the death of former leader, who had been ailing in recent weeks, earlier today. The dapper lawyer from one of Argentina’s poorest provinces, who was dismissed by critics as a playboy, … Read more

Argentina’s lower house approves bill legalizing abortion

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Lawmakers in Argentina’s lower house have today passed a bill that would legalize elective abortions to the 14th week of pregnancy, The proposal was from President Alberto Fernández in response to long-sought demands from women’s rights activists in the homeland of Pope Francis. The bill still needs approval from the country’s Senate in a debate … Read more